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Article "UR Sets Production of 'Oedipus the King'"
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Article "UR Sets Production of 'Oedipus the King'"
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Description
This Richmond Times-Dispatch article was published on April 22, 1968. The article states that the performance would be performed May 11 and 12 at 3:30 P.M. in the Luther H. Jenkins Greek Theatre at the University of Richmond. The article also states that this was the largest performance in terms of cast at that time with over one-hundred students and faculty members involved. The cast included students from the modern dance group of Westhampton College, Orchesis. Dr. John D. Welsh, a speech and dramatic arts professor, served as the director for this play. The article includes a quote from Dr. Welsh and information regarding how to obtain a ticket.
Source
"UR Sets Production of 'Oedipus the King', Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 22, 1968, RG 26 Box 8 Folder 1, "University Players," University Archives, Virginia Baptist Historical Society.
Publisher
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Date
1968-04-22
Format
Language
English
Type
Identifier
UA26.8.1-19680422
Coverage
Richmond (Va).
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“Article "UR Sets Production of 'Oedipus the King'",” University of Richmond Race & Racism Project, accessed April 30, 2025, https://memory.richmond.edu/items/show/3528.